Market-based instruments and other economic incentives

The EPA uses market-based instruments and other economic
incentives to regulate water pollution in the most economically efficient
manner by harnessing market forces to meet environmental requirements.
Market-based instruments are particularly useful in managing complex water
pollution issues, in particular to manage the cumulative impacts of water
pollution from multiple sources.

The Hunter River
salinity trading scheme saw the EPA leading
Australia on the use of these approaches to reduce emissions.

More information on market-based instruments and other
economic incentives can be found at